Attack and Defence of Coast Fortifications
Attack and Defence of Coast Fortifications

Author: Edward Maguire

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781022705548

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In this compelling work on the military tactics of coastal defense, Edward Maguire explores the strategic considerations that go into the design and deployment of fortifications. Using historical examples and contemporary case studies, Maguire shows how the use of trench warfare, naval artillery, and other technologies have shaped the course of coastal battles. For military professionals and students of history alike, this book is an essential resource on the subject of coastal warfare. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Attack and Defense of Coast Fortifications (1884)
The Attack and Defense of Coast Fortifications (1884)

Author: Edward Maguire

Publisher:

Published: 2008-08-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781436894128

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

American Coastal Defenses 1885–1950
American Coastal Defenses 1885–1950

Author: Terrance McGovern

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-06-20

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 1782000615

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In the late-19th century, with the advances in technology and the increase in America's economic stature, a new round of fortification building began in the United States and its overseas territories. Locations such as Portland, Boston, New York, Baltimore, Charlestown, Savannah, Key West, Los Angeles and San Francisco were all extensively fortified. This book provides a concise introduction to the design, development and purpose of American coastal defenses in the "modern" era (1885–1950), a period defined by the use of concrete, steel, and powerful breech-loading rifles. It covers the emplacements, weaponry, equipment, and people that defended their country in times of great change and uncertainty.

A Legacy in Brick and Stone
A Legacy in Brick and Stone

Author: John Weaver

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 1732391602

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The definitive history of the American Third System of Fortifications that defended our coastline for more than half of century, these architectural wonders were built from 1816 through 1867 from Maine through the Florida Keys to New Orleans, with two forts in San Francisco Bay. Almost all of these 42 masonry forts still stand along our shores, and most are open to the public. A Legacy in Brick and Stone provides the background of these famous Civil War forts - why they were built where they are, who built them, and how they functioned - as well as descriptions of each fort. This revised and expanded edition has grown by over 100 pages, and over 400 new photographs and drawings have been included.

American Coastal Defenses 1885–1950
American Coastal Defenses 1885–1950

Author: Terrance McGovern

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-06-20

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1849080437

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In the late-19th century, with the advances in technology and the increase in America's economic stature, a new round of fortification building began in the United States and its overseas territories. Locations such as Portland, Boston, New York, Baltimore, Charlestown, Savannah, Key West, Los Angeles and San Francisco were all extensively fortified. This book provides a concise introduction to the design, development and purpose of American coastal defenses in the "modern" era (1885–1950), a period defined by the use of concrete, steel, and powerful breech-loading rifles. It covers the emplacements, weaponry, equipment, and people that defended their country in times of great change and uncertainty.